Guidebook for Philadelphia
Food Scene
Shot Tower Coffee
542 Christian StRoyal Tavern
937 E Passyunk AveGood bar food, craft beers.
Samwich
600 Catharine StreetTake out gourmet sandwiches for lunch
Brunch/Lunch menu available every day. Can be a long wait on weekends.
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Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian StreetBrunch/Lunch menu available every day. Can be a long wait on weekends.
Bud & Marilyn's
1234 Locust StA favorite for dinner!
Little Nonna's
1234 Locust StFancier Italian Food.
Mediterranean food, great atmosphere. Caramel Budino for dessert.
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Barbuzzo
110 S 13th StMediterranean food, great atmosphere. Caramel Budino for dessert.
Blue Corn
940 S 9th StMore upscale Mexican food in the Italian Market.
Hawthornes
738 S 11th StGreat brunch/lunch specials.
World famous gelato. Several locations in the city.
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Capogiro Gelato Artisans Scoop Shop
1625 E Passyunk AveWorld famous gelato. Several locations in the city.
Talula's Garden
210 W Washington SquareGourmet organic dinner with outdoor seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not the fanciest place, but you can't beat $2 happy hour drafts from 5-7. Also sells 6 packs to-go. Cash only.
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Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill
1612 South StreetNot the fanciest place, but you can't beat $2 happy hour drafts from 5-7. Also sells 6 packs to-go. Cash only.
Great place for fancier cocktails. Has an outdoor patio space.
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Southwark Restaurant
701 S 4th StGreat place for fancier cocktails. Has an outdoor patio space.
Summer outdoor beer garden. PHS has several Pop-Up beer gardens that change locations each year. Definitely one of my favorite parts about summer in Philly.
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PHS Pop Up Garden
1438 South StSummer outdoor beer garden. PHS has several Pop-Up beer gardens that change locations each year. Definitely one of my favorite parts about summer in Philly.
Very cool outdoor beer garden in historic Old City.
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Independence Beer Garden
100 S Independence Mall WVery cool outdoor beer garden in historic Old City.
U BAR
1220 Locust StFriendly, low-key gay bar with jukebox.
Harbor Park has great food vendors, a floating beer garden, ice cream, river views, and hammocks. It's a great spot to hang out and relax during the day or through the evening. Often crowded on summer weekends.
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Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S Christopher Columbus BlvdHarbor Park has great food vendors, a floating beer garden, ice cream, river views, and hammocks. It's a great spot to hang out and relax during the day or through the evening. Often crowded on summer weekends.
Parks & Nature
Good for a walk/bike ride along the river and Boathouse Row.
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Fairmount Park
Reservoir DriveGood for a walk/bike ride along the river and Boathouse Row.
Entertainment & Activities
Landmark's Ritz Five
214 Walnut StArt house films
Essentials
There is also a Rite Aid 2 blocks north from the apartment on E. Passyunk Ave, but Google isn't finding it.
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Rite Aid
2301 Walnut StThere is also a Rite Aid 2 blocks north from the apartment on E. Passyunk Ave, but Google isn't finding it.
ACME Markets
1400 E Passyunk AveThis ACME also sells Beer and Wine
Shopping
The Italian Market has lots of outdoor vendors, and local independent specialty shops.
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Italian Market
919 S 9th StThe Italian Market has lots of outdoor vendors, and local independent specialty shops.